Rapid Advanced Capability Transition (ReACT)
AFRL/RS ReACT funds DoD research and technology maturation activities that can progress from basic research through transition to operational use, under a multiple-authority announcement for eligible federal-contract applicants.
⚑ Applicant restrictions indicate a federal contract mechanism; public universities are not direct applicants. · Multiple Authority Announcement for AFRL/RS; details may vary by attachment/industry guide. · Broad S&T scope from basic research through technology maturation and transition.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Integrated Capabilities Directorate (AFRL/RS) Rapid Advanced Capability Transition (ReACT) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) is intended to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL/RS’ range of S&T, allowing for progression from basic research to technology maturation and transition. Please see attached MAA and Industry Guide for additional information.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / / DEPT OF DEFENSE.
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Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Department of Defense (BAA-style) conventions SEE A DOD EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Department of Defense (BAA-style)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.